Edwards and Spurlock will likely compete for kick return duties with the Bears. Spurlock hasn't returned a kick for a touchdown since 2012 and has three in his eight-year career while Spurlock hasn't scored a touchdown in any way since entering the league in 2010.

Hixon tore his ACL in practice with the Bears last week and won't play football in 2014. Patrick, a former member of the Crimson Tide, was signed in May.

Lions claim return man Micheal Spurlock

by Larry Hartstein | Senior Analyst

(12/25/13) The Lions claimed receiver/returner Micheal Spurlock off waivers from the Cowboys, reports the Detroit Free Press. Spurlock was with Detroit earlier this season.

With Dwayne Harris ailing, Cowboys add Micheal Spurlock

by Larry Hartstein | Senior Analyst

(12/18/13) With receiver/returner Dwayne Harris (hamstring) likely to miss Sunday's game at Washington, the Cowboys signed return man Micheal Spurlock, who played nine games in Detroit this year. Spurlock has averaged 9.0 yards per punt return and 24.5 yards per kick return in his career, with five return touchdowns.

Harris was averaging 30.5 yards on kick returns, sixth in the NFL, and 14.0 yards per punt return.

Lions announce roster move Saturday

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(12/7/13) The Lions added defensive back Chris Greenwood to the roster Saturday, signing him from the practice squad. Wide receiver Micheal Spurlock was released to make room on the active roster.